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I saw this and thought some of you might want to check it out. It has some good basic advise. http://realage.typepad.com/food_bites/2007/07/pig-out-weekend.html

Beginning weight 157 Current weight 151 Lost my first 6 pounds Goal 135 pounds

71 !! So lucky we are 105 today!! No outside exercise for me. Hey did anyone hear that Nike is going to sponsor a 10K Human Race on Aug 31? It is a worlwide event - they are going to try to get 1 million runners to run on the same day.

Get rid of your chair and use a balance ball - work those core muscles and still chat a bit too.

I got married last Sept (09/09/07) so I still consider myself a bride and would be glad to give any tips to help someone. I did a Weddingmoon - married and honeymooned in St. Lucia in the Caribbean. I highly recomend it! Stress free!

Good job! Keep it up!

I am a Project Manager in Learning and Development (HR dept) for a fitness company. It coordinate and track training for employees regarding orientation, sales training, workplace harrasment, etc.

I love fresh fruit - especially a good juicy orange. If I am craving something sweet it works well.

We all blow our diets from time to time. The important thing is that you are getting back on track again. I have a hard time with holidays and with Mother's day yesterday, I treated my mom and got caught up in treating myself too. I am back on track again today though. I realize that I didn't gain the weight overnight, not…

You might want to start with just going out and walking for 30 minutes a day. It will start making you feel better both physically and emotionally. Maybe you dh will watch the kids so that you can get a few minutes of quiet time or get a girlfriend to walk with you for girl chat time while you walk.

I am giving my mom the gift of labor - I told her to make a list of chores that she wants done. I am also taking lunch fixings for the day - so she won't have to do any cooking while I am doing chores. I think most moms just want time with their grown daughters - you could also take her to lunch and then a nice dessert…

Happy Birthday! My birthday was on Easter Sunday and I did the same thing. Let's get back on track together!

That is interesting. I am going in for aphysical in a couple of weeks. I will ask my doctor about that.

Welcome from a Cal Gal. Good luck with your goals!

One more idea - look at the product label descriptions to see if you get any ideas there too.

Fitness, wellbeing, vigor, nourishment, diet, nourishing, wholesome, healthful

Use your thesaurus and then google those words to see what else comes up.

Thanks - just went to the dentist and he said everything looks great - so no worries there. And I don't drink soft drinks hardly ever anymore. Gave 'em up about a month ago.

I spead out my meals and have smaller ones or a piece of fruit and then get busy doing something else when I think I am having a craving. Also a big glass of water helps too. Many people mistake thirst for hunger.

I was just worried that maybe it was too much citrus.

I eat 2-3 oranges a day plus other fruit and vegies. I am probably getting about 8 servings aday.Does anyone know if this is ok or not good?

Thanks for the info on this - I am making Mexican biscuits for Easter Brunch - I will watch for a different brand to use. Thumbs up to you!

Apiece of fruit - usually an orange or an apple. Sometimes I add a tBL of peanut butter to the apple or sprinkle it with cinnamon.

Turkey, swiss, mustard, lettuce, tomato on wheta bread. Big glass of water and an orange.

I have one. If you use it right, you will definitely feel it working on your core muscles. If you are not using it right it is easy and you won't get much benefit out of it. Start out slow or you will be sore.

6) How you feel is MUCH more important then how much weight you lost/gained. I haven't lost much weight but this is a key factor for me in eating healthier right now - the weight loss will come in time. Thanks for the great thoughts!

Strawberry Nutrigrain Bar ( 140 Calories) and a tangerine. And a bottled water.

www.cookinglight.com has some very easy and good for you recipes. You can also sign up to have one emailed to you daily. I have done that and now just make a quick stop at the store on my way home from work and don't have to think to much about what to fix. I am finding that I am enjoying cooking much more now that I am…

A cruise to Alaska in late july/early August - hopefully will get to dome some hiking and horseback riding. Of course - attend some baseball games. Maybe some weekend local trips - would like to see the giant redwoods again, Yosemite - and not sure what else yet??

Welcome! This site is very supportive! Good luck with your goals!